GOT A RED RIVER MEMORY? WE WANT TO HEAR IT! Submit your favorite Red River memory and help preserve the memory of the cultural district.
TECHSPO Silicon Hills Technology Expo - July 1-2, 2025 - Austin, TX
Kick off Star-Spangled Fest with an unforgettable Independence Eve celebration on Thursday, July 3, presented by Thomas J. Henry! Reckless Kelly & Friends will take the stage at Dell Hall at The Long Center for a high-energy night of outlaw country, surprise guests, and a live taping of The Texas Music Scene. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the sound, this epic super-jam promises a one-of-a-kind experience. Tickets start at $29 + tax, with All Access passes available. We're also celebrating our heroes with complimentary tickets for active military and veterans thanks to VetTix.org.
Celebrate the 4th of July in true Austin style at Star-Spangled Fest!
Join us at The Long Center and Vic Mathias Shores for an unforgettable evening of live music, local eats, games and fun, leading up to the city’s iconic lakefront fireworks show. Festivities kick off at 5pm with performances from local and ASO musicians on the shoreline stage. Stick around for the main event and witness the 48th Annual Austin Symphony Orchestra July 4th Concert as we build up to the evening’s final crescendo with a breathtaking fireworks display over Town lake at 9:30pm.
Join Rowing Dock for the much-anticipated July 4th Concert and Fireworks Show! The best part? You can experience all the magic from the comfort of a stand up paddle board, kayak, or canoe. From the dazzling array of lights to the melodies of the Austin Symphony, this experience is like no other.
Watch the Firework Show from the water with a single kayak, double kayak, or paddleboard from Austin Rowing Club
Join us at 506 Congress to celebrate the first year of DASA with the DASA Impact Report Release and DASA Open House!
Swing into things with live music, art talks, crafts for all ages, and more! Food & drink are available for purchase from Yapa Empanadas and Haymaker, and attendees are welcome to bring their own picnic to enjoy outdoors on the museum grounds.
Bring your own mat and join Homebody Pilates for a community class. All proceeds from class will be donated to The Kerr Country Flood Relief Fund.
Experience paintings, sculptures, and ceramics created over artist Ricardo Hernandez's five decades of creating art.
Select snacks, $10 select maki, signature cocktails, house spirits, & wines by the glass, and $12 signature sake flight.
Take the opportunity to get to know the officers in the downtown community at Starbucks on W 3rd Street!
Join the Downtown Austin Alliance the third Thursday of each month for a virtual Downtown Safety Forum.
Police oversight starts with the community! Attend the OPO Open House to get your questions answered about the oversight process in Austin. Share your experiences with our staff and discover ways you can help strengthen accountability and rebuild community trust with APD.
MLS All-Star Week kicks off Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20, with Soccer Celebration, a free, family-friendly fan festival packed with interactive games, live music, refreshments, special guest appearances, autograph sessions, and more. Join us as we kick off 2025 MLS All-Star Week in Austin in style! The two-day event sets the stage for the highly anticipated 2025 MLS All-Star Game, where the best of MLS will take on the Liga MX all-stars on Wednesday, July 23 at Q2 Stadium in Austin.
It is the last chance to dance at Cielo. Help them go out in style and join their One Last Dance party on July 19 with mixes from DJ Yei B, DJ Carcamo and DJ Fuzion! You can reserve sections in advance!
Dane is back for one class only. Come say hello to one of our favorite former BCDF instructors while he is in town! Join Dane for a POP-UP contemporary class. All levels welcome. Limited space so sign up now!
We've teamed up with Aww'd Squad for a Puppy Adoption Party at Parlor Room this Sunday, July 20th at 3pm • 12-15 adoptable pups ready to steal your heart 💘 Come find your furry soulmate! 🐾 Pup Cup Buffet + Tito’s merch 🍹 Dog-gone good drink specials 🎶 Live music by Konzi
Happy Hour at The Well on 2nd Street runs Monday through Friday from 3–5 p.m. and features discounted craft cocktails, house wine, gluten-free beer, and nourishing bites like a Texas Wagyu Burger, vegan nachos, and shrimp tacos. Guests can also enjoy wellness-forward drinks such as wellness shots, zero-proof cocktails, and bone broth.
Join us for Happy Hour Tuesday through Saturday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM, featuring half off specialty cocktails, bottles of wine, and mezze, plus $2 East Coast oysters and our Harissa Truff Burger with crispy potatoes for just $12.
Produced by none other than the Red River Cultural District, this year’s admission-free fest returns July 24-26 for an epic three-day bash featuring 150+ local bands performing in 10+ local venues downtown.
Join The Reverbery for a night filled with laughter and good vibes. Proceeds from this benefit show will support Texas flood victims' relief and cleanup efforts. The evening will be hosted by comedians Callan Ream and Mario Zapata and feature hilarious stand-up performances from Rachel Wolfson, Timmy No Brakes, Cristina Mariani and improv group EscarGoat.
Join us for a journey into the flow of water and how water helps operate Waterloo Park! The morning kicks off with a rhythmic yoga lesson on the great lawn of Waterloo Park, followed by immersive tours, music, partner demos and cool treats under the shade trees of the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck. This event is free to attend. This event will be presented in partnership with Red River Cultural district as part of the Hot Summer Nights programming.
On July 26, “Three Excerpts of Peking Opera” will include performances of “《霸王別姬》Farewell My Concubine,” “《小放牛》The Little Cowherd,” and “《金翅大鵬》The Golden Falcon.”
We firmly believe in the power of food, music, and art to bring people of diverse backgrounds and cultures together in a natural and comfortable environment. It is through these shared experiences that we foster cultural exchange and create memorable moments.
Join us for a journey into the flow of water and how water helps operate Waterloo Park! The morning kicks off with a rhythmic yoga lesson on the great lawn of Waterloo Park from 9:00 – 10:00am with instructor Vanessa Burden. After that, enjoy immersive tours, music with DJ Mahealani, partner demos, and cool treats under the shade trees of the Meredith Heritage Tree Deck from 10:00am – 12:30 pm. This event is free to attend.
Buddha’s Light International Association (BLIA) is thrilled to announce two upcoming days showcasing Peking Opera, a form of Chinese opera, in Austin at The Long Center: “Three Excerpts of Peking Opera,” a series of three performances, taking place Saturday, July 26, 7:30 p.m.; and “Monkey King Fights the Skeleton Demon,” taking place Sunday, July 27, 2:30 p.m. Presented by Taipei Li-Yuan and hosted by the Fo Guang Shan Xiang Yun Temple, Austin Chinese American Network and Texas CSA, this set of performances brings to Austin the spectacle of classic Chinese Peking Opera, which mixes regional styles with Beijing flair. With dramatic costumes, stylized moves, and unforgettable music, Peking Opera has action, romance, comedy, and acrobatics—all rolled into one. For information and tickets to the July 27 performance, see here: https://thelongcenter.org/events/monkey-king-fights-the-skeleton-demon/ The July 27 performance of “Monkey King Fights the Skeleton Demon” tells the story of Monk Tang and his disciples who journeyed west in search of the scriptures. At Bai-Ling Mountain, they encountered the Skeleton Demon, who transformed three times to deceive Monk Tang and kidnapped him to devour his flesh. Once again, the Monkey King came to the rescue!
Bring the precision and energy of a professional stage performance to the studio in this dynamic jazz class! Radio City Rockette, Monika Brinkmann, will guide you through the iconic arm pathways, leg lines, kicks, and technical details of the Precision Jazz style.
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